Which country ruled northern Estonia and then most of the Estonian lands from 1561 until 1710?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Sweden
- Step 1: After the collapse of the Livonian Order, the Estonian lands were divided among neighbouring powers. Step 2. Tallinn submitted to Sweden in 1561, and the university of 1632 was a Swedish foundation. Answer: Sweden. Why not the others: Denmark, Poland and Germany held parts of the region at other times, but did not found the university.
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